The Universal Postal Union (UPU), in collaboration with the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport of Azerbaijan and Azerpost - operating under the Azerbaijan Transport and Communication Holding (AZCON) - will host the Europe and CIS Postal Leaders Forum in Baku, Azerbaijan. The event will take place from May 13 to 15 in the capital city, marking a significant milestone in the regional postal landscape.
Held for the first time in the Europe and Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) region, the forum, under the theme “Next Horizons: E-commerce, Innovation, and Supply Chain Navigation for Future Excellence”, will bring together more than 150 high-level participants from over 30 countries. Attendees will include senior officials from national postal services, industry experts, academic institutions, technology providers, and e-commerce companies.
The forum aims to serve as a strategic platform for regional discussion and benchmarking, knowledge exchange, and innovation. Discussions will center on the transformation of the postal sector in response to global trends and digital disruption. Key agenda topics include the growing role of e-commerce in postal networks, digital transformation, adoption of sustainable logistics practices, and the increasing importance of cybersecurity in maintaining trust and security across postal operations.
By facilitating dialogue among leaders and industry stakeholders, the event will promote forward-thinking strategies and innovative solutions that address the evolving needs of customers and businesses. It also reinforces the UPU’s commitment to fostering regional development and strengthening international postal cooperation.
The forum is expected to deliver actionable insights that will help postal operators remain competitive, resilient, and aligned with the demands of the digital economy.
